BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - A woman was struck by a car and killed early today in what appears to be a hit and run in Birmingham, authorities said.

The victim was found about 3:30 a.m. in the 1300 block of 31st Street North, said Jefferson County Deputy Coroner Phillip Russell. She was taken to UAB Hospital where she was pronounced dead at 4:48 a.m.

Russell said they have not been able to identify the woman.

According to information provided to the coroner's office, police have found the vehicle that struck the woman and have taken a suspect into custody.